Safari privato al Parco nazionale Minneriya
Descrizione
Un gran numero di elefanti dello Sri Lanka sono attratti dai campi di erba ai bordi del bacino idrico durante la stagione secca. Il carro armato Minneriya contribuisce a sostenere una grande mandria. Gli elefanti qui riuniti sono circa 150-200. Alcuni rapporti riportano il numero di elefanti fino a un massimo di 700. Esse migrano qui dal Parco Nazionale Wasgamuwa e beneficiano del cibo e del riparo della foresta del parco. I turisti visitano Minneriya principalmente a causa degli elefanti, soprattutto nella stagione secca.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il safari inizierà alle 14:30 all'opzione Safari serale. Se il tuo hotel si trova entro un raggio di 5 km dal cancello d'ingresso, riceverai anche un prelievo gratuito dall'hotel. In caso contrario, incontrerai la tua guida nella guida di ingresso durante l'orario di partenza selezionato. Il parco ha molti tipi di terra e crescita. Le zone umide si mescolano con terreni agricoli e affioramenti rocciosi e le foreste camminano mano nella mano con le macchia. Ciò significa anche che i tipi di fauna selvatica e uccelli che vivono nel parco o lo visitano sono abbastanza vari. Potresti vedere un coccodrillo o anche un loris snello grigio estremamente raro se sei fortunato. Un branco di cervi può visitare il serbatoio di Minneriya mentre lo guardi la mattina presto. Se pianifichi il tuo safari nei mesi di agosto, settembre o ottobre, potresti avere la possibilità di vedere la congregazione di elefanti chiamata "Elephant Gathering" con il suo numero collettivo di oltre 150 elefanti in un unico posto. Si dice che gli elefanti arrivino da tutte le aree circostanti per questo incontro ogni anno. Se opti per il safari serale, che è il momento migliore per vedere questo parco, puoi anche vedere gli elefanti che fanno il bagno quotidiano e guardare i diversi tipi di uccelli che si dirigono verso i loro nidi alla fine della giornata. Dopo aver completato le 3 ore di osservazione della natura in azione, tornerai in hotel. il tour serale finirai il tour alle 17:30. Se il tuo hotel si trova entro un raggio di 5 km dal cancello d'ingresso, riceverai anche una navetta gratuita per il tuo hotel.
Parco nazionale di Minneriya
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Recensioni(66)
I was hoping to see an elephant and actually saw about 75. Lots of babies. The elephants looked healthy and happy, just doing their thing.
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It was great! We enjoyed our private safari, so would highly recommend and worth every penny. We had a great guide and driver. He made sure to point out animals that we might have missed. Made it comfortable to keep distance from other vehicles.
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It was a fantastic experience. We have never seen so many elephants together, babies, teenagers, moms, dads. Our safari driver had a great eye and knowledge about animals. Also we saw plenty of birds, deer, and crocodiles too. Would highly recommended
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of Travceylon Leisure. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to know that you enjoyed your travel experience with us. Your feedback inspires our team to continue delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable journeys for every traveler. It was our pleasure to be part of your adventure, and we are grateful for your trust and support. We look forward to welcoming you again for your next holiday and helping you create even more amazing memories. Wishing you safe travels, happiness, and many exciting adventures ahead!
The safari itself was genuinely great, the wildlife, guides, and overall experience in the park were all excellent. However, what happened before and after completely overshadowed it. First, the company changed the safari park last minute, which was further. Second, when my original pick-up person had to go to the hospital, I asked to be dropped off 5 km from the park, well within their advertised free drop-off radius so I could reach Wi-Fi and book a ride home. Simple and reasonable. Instead, they argued that the drop-off had to be at a hotel and demanded I pay extra. After back-and-forth, they dropped me off just 2.5 km from the park gate, in the middle of nowhere, with no phone reception and no Wi-Fi access. I was stranded on the side of the road for over 2.5 hours with no way to call for help, load a map, or book a ride. This was not just poor customer service, it was a safety issue. Their policy clearly states free drop-off within a 5 km radius, with no mention of hotel-only restrictions. They failed to honour that policy and left a customer stranded. I would urge anyone booking with this company to get every policy detail in writing beforehand and have a backup plan for transport, just in case. Read more about - Minneriya National Park | Private Safari - https://www.viator.com/en-AU/tours/Anuradhapura/Elephant-Gathering-3-Hour-Private-Safari-in-Minneriya/d27018-227066P2?m=65553&nid=VR.de477658-39f3-477d-86d7-3d09aed6d341.VT_EMAIL_TRV?mcid=56757
The safari itself was genuinely great, the wildlife, guides, and overall experience in the park were all excellent. However, what happened before and after completely overshadowed it. First, the company changed the safari park last minute, which was further. Second, when my original pick-up person had to go to the hospital, I asked to be dropped off 5 km from the park, well within their advertised free drop-off radius so I could reach Wi-Fi and book a ride home. Simple and reasonable. Instead, they argued that the drop-off had to be at a hotel and demanded I pay extra. After back-and-forth, they dropped me off just 2.5 km from the park gate, in the middle of nowhere, with no phone reception and no Wi-Fi access. I was stranded on the side of the road for over 2.5 hours with no way to call for help, load a map, or book a ride. This was not just poor customer service, it was a safety issue. Their policy clearly states free drop-off within a 5 km radius, with no mention of hotel-only restrictions. They failed to honour that policy and left a customer stranded. I would urge anyone booking with this company to get every policy detail in writing beforehand and have a backup plan for transport, just in case.
We booked a 4 hour safari experience.. Our driver Dhanuska was very skilled and experienced. Took us to the best sights.. About 50 elephants were grazing on the grounds.. Amazing experience.. Super
All was okay. We knew most of the elephants had gone to Hurulu but we wanted to enjoy a park with (very) few tourists. We saw a variety of birdlife, giant squirrels, some monkeys and mongoose. What you actually see depends on time of day, season and luck. Interesting vegetation and landscape.
Visited in Sep/Oct 2025. It was a family vacation. I booked a local safari operator who was amazing (TravCeylon Leisure - managed by Dhanushka Weerasinghe). The driver was polite and explained us a lot of things about the elephant reserve and showed us all that was possible. He was quite friendly and made sure the safari was enjoyable, as well as, comfortable. I have been to many wildlife safaris in the Indian Sub-Continent. This is surely in the Top-10.
Highly recommended if you want to go on safari and spot elephants, besides that he also has an eye for other animals.
The Driver was great and kept us save the whole Trip. He always made sure to stay as long as we wanted at one location. We highly recommend the Driver and the Trip
